ANDY BUTCHART HANDED THE CAPTAINCY FOR THE EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Olympian Andrew Butchart (coach: Derek Easton) has today been named as the captain of the British Athletics team for the European Cross Country Championships, taking place in Chia, Italy on Sunday December 11 2016.

ICYMI: Earlier today, we announced that two-time double Olympic and world champion Mo Farah is to compete at the Müller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham, an event he has identified as key in his bid for global championships medals at London 2017.

Any clues as to which race he's running? On the basis of the info so far, it could be anything from the 60m to the pro-celebrity sack race relay! Or will this be announced later when Mo Farah has a better feel for what he needs to be testing out in advance of London?

British Athletics today announced its first selected athlete for the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London and has committed to “selecting a large and competitive team for to help inspire the next generation of British track and field stars” for the Championships.

Two-time double Olympic and world champion Mo Farah has identified the Müller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham - ranked as the number one indoor grand prix meeting in the world - as a key event in his bid for medals at London 2017.

Farah said "The event is a key part of my preparations as i look towards the IAAF World... View details ⇨

It wasn't just Laura Muir taking home the accolades last month, her coach Andy Young was named Scottish Performance Coach of the Year also, making it a "double double" for Muir and Young who also won the same awards in 2015.

In this interview Young gives his views on the dedication of Laura Muir, how crowds are clearly enjoying her performances and the tough job he has planning years in... View details ⇨

In part 2 of the interview following her win as Scottish Athlete of the Year 2016, Laura Muir discusses being a role model for others and how those who believe she hasn't been participating in athletics for long are mistaken.

Muir also recalls memories of how the performances by Jessica Ennis-Hill at London 2012 inspired her and she has some advice for those who may be injured or thinking of... View details ⇨

Earlier today we announced that 2016 Scottish Athlete of the Year Laura has confirmed that she will compete at the Müller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham.

In this exclusive interview, the 2016 IAAF Diamond League Champion - who also set two new British records this - season spoke about representing Scotland, holding her British record and how she feels about her Olympic performance where she... View details ⇨

LAURA MUIR TO ATTEMPT BRITISH RECORD AT MÜLLER INDOOR GRAND PRIX BIRMINGHAM

Laura Muir will look to rewrite the record books at the Müller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham when she runs in the 1,000m. The 23 year old will try to better Dame Kelly Holmes' British record of 2:32.96 and also has an eye on Maria Mutola's longstanding world record of 2:30.94.

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